Rules Of Engagment
Our goal is civil discussion about the issues at hand. The following guidelines are ones that I feel are worth mentioning.
Identity
UpTempoAirBlogs was built around the ability to make anonymous comments and I take that right very seriously. Recent legal actions have threatened your and my anonymity; and, I will always do what I can to protect your right to free speech. As with any right we have, however, I believe it comes with some responsibility. Your identity is much more likely to be kept to yourself if you choose to make comments which are socially acceptable and further the conversation that is taking place on UpTempoAirBlogs. That would mean the following:
1. Comments which try to point to the identity of another reader/commenter will not be published. For example, “Bob — I know that’s you” will not be published as Bob might want to stay anonymous.
3. There is norm among bloggers to use pun when discussing a public figure within a post. I have mixed feelings about this but generally think if the pun used is used in humor rather than rancor — it is more likely to be published.
4. People who comment are encouraged to take an identity by typing a name which they use consistently.
Content
1. Comments which advocate violence or harm to others will not be published, period.
2, Please don’t send threatening comments. If you do, at least be courageous enough to send them via email so I can respond to your concerns.
3. Comments which discriminate based on race or sexual orientation will not be published.
4. We, of course, delete “splog” (Spam + Blog = Splog) anytime it comes across.
5. I also consider marketing efforts by people who host other blogs to be splog UNLESS their post is relevant to the subject matter at hand.
6. Finally, don’t drink and blog — you’ll regret it in the morning. If you do, think twice about what you are writing.
Open Door Policy:
If you have a problem with anything that is written on UpTempoAirBlogs or want to offer a post topic and news, let me know by emailing us at suggestions@uptempoairblogs.com.
If you have anything else to offer, make a comment or email me. Eventually, the final guidelines will be available via a link from the left column. Let me know your thoughts…and thanks for actually reading this!
Steve Luegers
UpTempoAir